You will visit Koh Kudu Yai, Koh Kudu Noi, and Koh Roi. Time
and energy permitting, you will also visit Koh Batang.

You'll start off paddling around a couple of islands that
feature amazing limestone cliffs, lovely bays, and interesting
tropical foliage.

Next, you'll paddle across to another stunning island
(optionally, you can hop back on your longtail support boat if
you don't want to do the paddle across to the other island).
This is an island with a large 'hong' (hidden
lagoon), an interior room formed by the collapse of a huge
cave system in the middle of the island. If the water is high,
you can paddle through the cave and into the hong. If the tide
is lower, you will land at a beach and walk into the hong.
This is a very impressive introduction to the unique geology
of Phang Nga Bay.

After visting the hong, you'll go for a nice paddle.
Circumnavigating the island, you'll observe the variety of
birds, monitor lizards, fish, crabs, orchids, fruit bats and
monkeys that live on and around the island. There are certain
areas where we generally see Brown-winged kingfishers.
Brahminy kites and White-bellied sea eagles are a common sight
on the back side of the island.

Lunch will be on a secluded beach. After lunch we'll paddle
across a channel to a lovely bay on a larger island and paddle
around it. You decide the pace.

After visiting another island. You'll return to the bungalows
by longtail escort boat. The bungalows
are locally owned. They overlook several small islands. Krabi
lies in the distance.

Day 2

After enjoying
breakfast, you board the escort boat for a full day of
exploration. You will go to a couple of small islands,
transfer to a beach, then get ready to paddle.

There are a number of beaches on these islands where you can
rest as desired. These islands feature some of the best cliffs
in the entire bay!

Return to the escort boat and head for the bungalows. As with
the previous day, there is time for a rest or a walk along the
beach before dinner. The beach is perfect for late afternoon
strolls. The islands in view offer great photo opts in the
late afternoon lighting.

Day 3

Today is a special treat. You will head out to explore an
extensive area of mangroves that includes a huge hidden
lagoon. This is one of the most beautiful spots in the entire
bay!

Explore different channels through this unique ecosystem.
This is a remarkable area, a real highlight of the trip.

Thailand's remaining mangrove forests are the breeding ground
and nursery for much of the marine life in the ocean. And many
creatures come to the mangroves to feed on the young fish,
shrimp and crabs hiding among the root systems. At lower tide
levels, you can see mud skippers, a fish
whose lungs can extract oxygen from the air as well as from
the water. They love to crawl around on the mud flats, and
even climb the exposed roots of the mangrove trees.

Day 4

By
the 4th day we know what you're capable of handling and what
interests you. One option on the 4th day is a visit to a
canyon area in Krabi Province. This is a popular day trip
destination for tourists in Krabi, however if timed correctly
it is possible to see this very pretty area without running
into mass tourism groups. This area also features a massive
expanse of mangrove forest with plenty of channels to explore.

Just west lies a group of islands worth exploring. There are
several islands, but only a couple of beaches that are popular
with tour groups. This leaves a lot for you to explore.

Another alternative is kayaking the west side of Koh Yao Yai.
Both long coastlines of Koh Yao Noi are very worth exploring.

Still another option would be to circumnavigate Koh Boi Yai
and Koh Boi Noi. No tourists go to these islands. They feature
lots of small secluded beaches and a very healthy amount of
old-growth jungle.

You will be back on Phuket by approximately 5:00 pm. You will
then be transferred to your hotel or anywhere on Phuket.

Note: Exact
itinerary will vary with tide levels and times of year. In the
event of strong winds that sometimes occur in low season, we
can stay on the lee (protected side) of islands, depending on
the needs of each group. This flexibility allows our Phang Nga
Bay tour to be offered year 'round. This is the advantage of
having skilled trip leaders for whom safety is always the
primary consideration.

Longer trips are available
too. There is enough to see and do to warrant even more
time.
Plus, if you like mountain biking, that can be added to
your Phang Nga Bay Adventure.

No experience is needed for any of our trips.
The majority of our guests have never paddled before. No
problem, you'll learn proper paddling technique as we go.

All-inclusive: all transfers (airfare not
included), all equipment, accommodations once on the trip,
breakfast and lunch all (dinner is not included),
water, coffee, tea, and insurance. Alcohol, soft drinks, and
fruit juices are not included.